Spanish karting prodigy Angelina Simons Torres is making waves in junior motorsports, earning her place among the Iron Dames roster and proving she’s got the speed and grit to compete at the highest levels of international karting.

EARLY YEARS

Born in 2011 in Las Palmas, Spain, Angelina discovered karting at the age of seven. Growing up in the Canary Islands, she was drawn to the sport’s intensity and the thrill of competition, quickly demonstrating natural talent behind the wheel.

OTHER INTERESTS

Information about her interests outside of racing is not currently available.

EARLY SUCCESS

Simons Torres began competing in regional championships, including the Canary Islands Karting Championship, where she raced in categories like Rotax. Her early performances caught the attention of larger programs, and she quickly progressed to national and international competition. By 2024, she was racing in the IAME Euro Series and the Champions of the Future Academy Program, an initiative supported by F1 Academy’s Discover Your Drive program designed to elevate talented young female karters. In May 2024 at Valencia, she delivered a standout performance in the OK-N Junior category, starting from the front row on Saturday and recording the fastest lap of the session—a statement moment that announced her arrival on the European karting scene.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2024: Achieved pole position in OK-N Junior at the Champions of the Future Academy Program round in Valencia, Spain[1].
• 2024: Recorded fastest lap in OK-N Junior during the Valencia round, showcasing her raw pace[2].
• 2024: Competed in the IAME Euro Series at Zuera, Spain, racing in X30 Junior with MDC Racing[3].
• 2024: Raced in the Champions of the Future Academy Program at Franciacorta, Italy, adding 65 points to her OK-N Junior tally and consistently improving throughout the weekend[4].
• 2025: Competed in the FIA Karting World Championship – OK Junior at Åsum, Denmark, finishing 19th[5].
• 2025: Joined the Iron Dames roster, becoming part of one of motorsport’s most prominent all-female racing initiatives[6].

INSPIRATIONS

Information about her specific inspirations is not currently available.

REPUTATION

Angelina has built a reputation as a fierce competitor with serious speed. Her ability to quickly adapt to new circuits—demonstrated at Franciacorta where she got to grips with the track and held her own against fellow F1 Academy-supported drivers—has earned her respect in the paddock. She’s known for her consistent pace and her willingness to mix it up on track, qualities that make her a driver to watch as she climbs the junior racing ladder. Her inclusion in the Iron Dames program signals that she’s considered one of the brightest young talents in female motorsport.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

In 2025, Simons Torres is racing under the Iron Dames banner in WSK Karting and continues her development in the Champions of the Future Academy Program. Her focus remains on honing her racecraft at the junior level while building toward a potential future in single-seater racing. With backing from one of motorsport’s most respected female-focused programs, she’s positioned to take the next step up the motorsport pyramid when the time comes.

REFERENCES

[1] Confirmed Success for the Academy Program in Valencia – Champions Karting Academy
[2] Confirmed Success for the Champions of the Future Academy Program in Valencia – eKarting News
[3] IAME Euro Series Results – X30 Junior – Zuera
[4] Champions of the Future Academy Round 3 Recap: Onwards and Upwards – F1 Academy
[5] Angelina Simons Torres – Driver Database
[6] Ickx, Billard and Simons Torres Join Iron Dames Roster – Racers Behind the Helmet
Vanina Ickx Joins Iron Dames Alongside Exceptional Young Talents – Iron Dames
Champions of the Future Academy Round 1 Recap: Starting in Style – F1 Academy
Simons Torres Angelina – Kartcom
Iron Dames – Wikipedia